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The great disappointment

The great disappointment

One message that Nigel Farage and Reform are pushing is that the Tories and Labour are effectively one party and that it is time for something completely different. That doubling of Labour voters who think the Tories and Labour are similar suggests this might be a fertile ground for Farage & Reform, as well as the Greens, Lib Dems, and for the Celtic nationalists as Labour’s support potentially splinters in several directions. TSE

The latest White House betting

The latest White House betting

The Republicans have regained the favourites slot after Trump’s latest tariffs announcement. I suspect over the next few months this betting market may end up reflecting the US markets both in terms of equity and borrowing costs. TSE

Third term problems

Third term problems

i find this polling intriguing because I was expecting more Republican voters to a) want Trump to have a third term and b) believe the constitution allows him to do so. TSE

Labour cuts v Tory cuts

Labour cuts v Tory cuts

‘A true victory is to make your enemy see they were wrong to oppose you in the first place. To force them to acknowledge your greatness.’ – Gul Dukat, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. I find this polling fascinating, for the simple fact that the public see Labour’s cuts as significantly more unfair than the coalition cuts. George Osborne must be experiencing a frisson of comfort upon seeing this polling and channelling his inner Gul Dukat. This polling is the…

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When the shit hits the tan

When the shit hits the tan

When it comes to winning elections in America, it’s the economy, stupid, which is why I thought Donald Trump would win last year given his lead on the economic questions so these findings are important for the midterms and the 2028 election. My expectation is that if Trump sticks to his tariff plans then his ratings will get much worse as the reality of tariffs hits the average American. Trump won thanks to the cost of living crisis and if…

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Trump number 2 specials

Trump number 2 specials

William Hill have some markets on what Trump’s second term will deliver. A golden rule of betting is not to get involved in markets when the bookie doesn’t offer both sides of the market however I am attracted by the 5/1 on Trump to take the USA out of NATO. The way he is behaving it wouldn’t be a shock to see it happen. TSE